Memorizing the Bible--possible?

[Tasaio]

I'm familiar with SRS systems and mnemonics. Could these be used to memorize the entire Bible, both Testaments, word-for-word?

Has anyone done this?

Thanks in advance,

Tasaio

[infinitethoughts]

I'm sorry...but you're not serious are you?

[greatcaptain]

I've heard of people doing this, but I don't know if it was really true. I'm sure if you were devoted enough and had the time, you eventually could. It would just take a rediculous amount of time and resources from your life.

[Trustme]

Like the above poster said it can be done with mnemonics. But why would you do that?

[Fullcrum]

Muslims memorize the Quran in arabic all the time.

I've not done it, but seen it done and been in that environment. Basically you read a particular verse/surah, then you repeat it in your mind and get tested on it by someone who's reading what you recite. Once you get it good, you move onto the next one.

If you want to know how it's done, it's constant repetition and small chunking.

[The David]

The Quran is much shorter. However, I am sure that the same could be done for the Bible. I have no idea what your motivation for that would be, but that isn't what you asked.

[Sam988]

Originally Posted by Tasaio

I'm familiar with SRS systems and mnemonics. Could these be used to memorize the entire Bible, both Testaments, word-for-word?

Has anyone done this?

Thanks in advance,

Tasaio

Are you looking for the worst ways to penalize yourself? Did you do things that bad?

[dali]

Before you do that it might be of help to know that Jesus was quoted as saying God didnt go in for his people doing things parrot fashion and I believe he was being very serious although I suspect Peter, James and John and their friends all had a good laugh about it. They werent very good at remembering what Jesus said most days and it would seem he didnt hold that against them. It would be a shame if you were busy remembering it all and then got to that bit...which is quite a way in and finally realised you had been wasting your time. Just thought I might save you some trouble.Did you ever hear Jesus telling any of them to do that? Was Jesus wise?Or perhaps you think he forgot such an important instruction before he ascended and you have decided to fill in the blanks for him?

[hkalchemy]

I can't imagine a more pointless thing to do than memorize the Bible. If you read it regularly then bits of it are going to stick, but why spend time deliberatewly memorizing it? Still, if it makes you happy ....

[kingabubakr]

it is possible, some of my friends have memorised the quran. one of them since he was 11, other 14, other 17.. another one was...13/14.

basically the quran is made in such a way that it is sort of rythmic and it just sticks in your head somehow. just keep reciting until you can recite it by heart, then all you gotta do is maintain that.. try it if you dont believe me.

it is very simple.i know another kid who learned it recently , he is 12.

all these people are local, and its pretty amazing that people like this exist...

[maxdof]

Originally Posted by Tasaio

I'm familiar with SRS systems and mnemonics. Could these be used to memorize the entire Bible, both Testaments, word-for-word?

Has anyone done this?

Thanks in advance,

Tasaio

I think it is possible.
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[Fullcrum]

In arabic it's definitely easier. Haha - much easier.

I read Arabic and English and Arabic is, for some reason, easier to memorize.

[Power]

.... if you do memorize the whole bible word for word... it'll be a new geniusse world book of records
($40k payout to every new record set)

[Niki]

I would try to memorize the whole rails api instead :-d lol.

[maxdof]

Try this
24 & 25: The Phonetic Mental Filing System » OtherSteve's Tidbits

[maxdof]

Try this
How To: Increase Your Memory's Capacity

"After applying these techniques to his studies, John was able to memorize seven chapters (or 23,000 words) of his psychology textbook and surpassed his professor's expectations."

How to Memorize Anything

[TAS]

I've always wondered if pastors or reverends or whatever they are called...have to memorize the bible.
Don't you think they would have to because of the position they are in....??
Plus there is "Bible College", I bet you have to memorize the bible there toooo!!! :P

[clementc82]

Wow impressive. I have not seen anyone memorizing the whole bible. I am not even sure if I am able to tell if someone is already doing it.

The closest I have seen is someone who can preach without looking at the notes and just flowed with the bible verses without error.

The audience were looking at the bible, he did not. We were amazed because the verses that came out from his mouth are exactly the same printed on the pages of the bible.

Amazing!

[hkalchemy]

Some people have a photographic memory. But surely understanding is better than memorization?

[NightSpirit]

Kids in Sunday school memorize a Psalm or the Sermon on the Mount and I've heard Catholics speaking prayers from memory and Lutherans and Catholics speaking back to the priest in church from memory.

Of course it's possible but I'm with the others. Why? People who don't believe in the Bible aren't going to care if you can cite chapter and verse and those who believe and want to know can look up what you say by keyword anyway.

If it's for penance or to seem more pious, just don't. You know what Jesus said about those who make broad their phylacteries.

Get an electronic Franklin Bible and keep it in your shirt pocket if quick access is what you're looking for.

[Mind Power]

Tasaio,
You can memorize what ever you want. I have a basic question, why do you want to memorize bible rather than understanding chapters? What is the use? Going for exam!!